HCPCS C7556
Bronch lavage with ebus
HCPCS C7556 at a glance
- Code
- C7556
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Bronch lavage w/ebus
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $1,696.42 national · 2026Q2
What is HCPCS code C7556?
HCPCS C7556 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Bronch lavage w/ebus". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is HCPCS C7556 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
HCPCS C7556 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is HCPCS C7556 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C7556?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for HCPCS C7556 is $1,696.42 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.